Champaign County Schools & Education
Champaign County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
58/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
86.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
86.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,770
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
58/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#66
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Champaign County
Measured School Summary
Champaign County performs at an average level with a school score of 58/100 and a solid graduation rate of 86.5%.
Funding Context
Champaign County spends $9,770 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 8% below the Illinois average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Champaign County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
63 public schools and 16 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
58/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #66 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
86.5%
2.3 pts below the state average
Funding context
$9,770
$520 above the state average
School coverage
63
16 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Champaign County has 63 public schools across 16 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Champaign County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Large multi-district county
Champaign County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.
State position
#66
of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 5 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Champaign CUSD 4
Elementary to high school visible
10,282 students
20 listed schools in this county slice.
Urbana SD 116
Elementary to high school visible
4,423 students
11 listed schools in this county slice.
Mahomet-Seymour CUSD 3
Elementary to high school visible
3,423 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Rantoul City SD 137
Elementary and middle visible
1,676 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Champaign CUSD 4 is the largest listed district slice, with 20 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Champaign County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Champaign County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Champaign County, Illinois
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Large Urban and Rural Mix
Champaign County supports a robust network of 63 schools serving 25,395 students across 16 different districts. The landscape is diverse, featuring 34 elementary schools and 15 high schools to accommodate a wide range of grade levels.
Major Districts Anchor the Region
Champaign CUSD 4 is the largest provider in the area, managing 20 schools and 10,282 students. Urbana SD 116 follows as the second-largest district, serving over 4,400 students without the presence of any charter schools.
Diverse Locales from City to Countryside
The county offers a mix of 35 city-based schools and 16 rural campuses, providing an average school size of 462 students. High schools like Central and Centennial are the largest, both exceeding 1,400 students in enrollment.
School Overview
Total Schools
63
in Champaign County
Reported Enrollment
25,395
63 schools reporting
School Districts
16
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
16 School Districts in Champaign County
Champaign CUSD 4
GuideUrbana SD 116
GuideMahomet-Seymour CUSD 3
GuideRantoul City SD 137
Tolono CUSD 7
Rantoul Township HSD 193
St Joseph CCSD 169
Fisher CUSD 1
St Joseph Ogden CHSD 305
Heritage CUSD 8
63 Public Schools in Champaign County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 4 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 63 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Profile | Champaign CUSD 4 | Champaign, 61820City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,597 |
| Centennial High School | Profile | Champaign CUSD 4 | Champaign, 61821City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,444 |
| Urbana High School | Profile | Urbana SD 116 | Urbana, 61801City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,220 |
| Mahomet-Seymour High School | Profile | Mahomet-Seymour CUSD 3 | Mahomet, 61853Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 997 |
| Urbana Middle School | Record | Urbana SD 116 | Urbana, 61801City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 903 |
| Rantoul Twp High School | Record | Rantoul Township HSD 193 | Rantoul, 61866Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 848 |
| Middletown Prairie Elementary | Record | Mahomet-Seymour CUSD 3 | Mahomet, 61853Rural: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 825 |
| Mahomet-Seymour Jr High School | Record | Mahomet-Seymour CUSD 3 | Mahomet, 61853Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 810 |
| Lincoln Trail Elem School | Record | Mahomet-Seymour CUSD 3 | Mahomet, 61853Town: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 791 |
| Jefferson Middle School | Record | Champaign CUSD 4 | Champaign, 61821City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 738 |
| Edison Middle School | Record | Champaign CUSD 4 | Champaign, 61820City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 699 |
| Franklin Middle School | Record | Champaign CUSD 4 | Champaign, 61820City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 677 |
| International Prep Academy | Record | Champaign CUSD 4 | Champaign, 61821City: Small | KG–8 | Primary | 568 |
| Unity High School | Record | Tolono CUSD 7 | Tolono, 61880Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 528 |
| J W Eater Jr High School | Record | Rantoul City SD 137 | Rantoul, 61866Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 516 |
| Stratton Elementary School | Record | Champaign CUSD 4 | Champaign, 61820City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 476 |
| St Joseph-Ogden High School | Record | St Joseph Ogden CHSD 305 | Saint Joseph, 61873Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 463 |
| Robeson Elem School | Record | Champaign CUSD 4 | Champaign, 61821City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 458 |
| Carrie Busey Elem School | Record | Champaign CUSD 4 | Savoy, 61874Suburb: Midsize | KG–5 | Primary | 454 |
| Bottenfield Elem School | Record | Champaign CUSD 4 | Champaign, 61820City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 453 |
Central High School
Champaign CUSD 4
Champaign, 61820 / City: Small
Centennial High School
Champaign CUSD 4
Champaign, 61821 / City: Small
Urbana High School
Urbana SD 116
Urbana, 61801 / City: Small
Mahomet-Seymour High School
Mahomet-Seymour CUSD 3
Mahomet, 61853 / Town: Fringe
Rantoul Twp High School
Rantoul Township HSD 193
Rantoul, 61866 / Town: Fringe
Middletown Prairie Elementary
Mahomet-Seymour CUSD 3
Mahomet, 61853 / Rural: Fringe
Mahomet-Seymour Jr High School
Mahomet-Seymour CUSD 3
Mahomet, 61853 / Town: Fringe
Lincoln Trail Elem School
Mahomet-Seymour CUSD 3
Mahomet, 61853 / Town: Fringe
International Prep Academy
Champaign CUSD 4
Champaign, 61821 / City: Small
Stratton Elementary School
Champaign CUSD 4
Champaign, 61820 / City: Small
St Joseph-Ogden High School
St Joseph Ogden CHSD 305
Saint Joseph, 61873 / Town: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,770
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Champaign County, Illinois — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Champaign County, Illinois?
Champaign County supports a robust network of 63 schools serving 25,395 students across 16 different districts. The landscape is diverse, featuring 34 elementary schools and 15 high schools to accommodate a wide range of grade levels.
What are the major school districts in Champaign County, Illinois?
Champaign CUSD 4 is the largest provider in the area, managing 20 schools and 10,282 students. Urbana SD 116 follows as the second-largest district, serving over 4,400 students without the presence of any charter schools.
What is the school experience like in Champaign County?
The county offers a mix of 35 city-based schools and 16 rural campuses, providing an average school size of 462 students. High schools like Central and Centennial are the largest, both exceeding 1,400 students in enrollment.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.